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Istanbul and Cappadocia in full
8 days / 7 nights
Itineraries
Day 1
Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Note: Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST), the meeting point will be located outside the terminal, at the exit gate 8 (to be reconfirmed at the time of booking). If you are arriving at Sabiha Airport (SAW), the meeting point will be located outside the terminal, opposite pillar 13, next to Simit Sarayi. Please note that the order of the scheduled Istanbul city tours may vary. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be informed of the correct order of the tours.
Day 2
Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia
Breakfast and morning departure to Ankara, passing through the Bolu Mountains. In Ankara, we will visit the Ataturk Mausoleum. This mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey, Ataturk, was inaugurated in 1953. It is a marble block with 40-ton columns, reached by a long street flanked by lions, ending in a vast plaza. Lunch at a local restaurant and then on to Cappadocia. En route, we will also visit the salt lake. Arrival, dinner, and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3
Cappadocia
Breakfast and visit this fascinating region with its unique landscape, formed by lava spewed by volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit the open-air museum of Göreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex featuring rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Visit the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, which boast spectacular views of the so-called Fairy Chimneys. Lunch at a local restaurant.
We will continue with a visit to the Pasabagi or Çavusin Valley. During the excursion, we will visit some typical carpet, onyx, and turquoise workshops. At the end, we will return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note: During your stay in Cappadocia, you will have the OPTIONAL opportunity to take a hot-air balloon ride at dawn or participate in a folk dance show in a traditional cave at dusk, with unlimited regional drinks. Please inquire about additional fees.
Day 4
Cappadocia
Breakfast. Departure to admire this fascinating region of lunar landscapes, formed over centuries on the thick, soft layer of lava sculpted by the two nearby volcanoes. Next, visit the Uçhisar Valley, where you can admire the ancient fortress carved into the rock. It is the highest point in Urgup, offering panoramic views of the entire valley landscape. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit the village of Avanos, which is famous today for its pottery. The craft of pottery dates back to the Hittite period and was particularly developed in Avanos. We can visit a pottery factory. In the afternoon, visit the incredible underground city of Ozkonak or Kaymakli (visit one of them), used by Christian communities as a refuge to escape persecution. At the end, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note: From 30/24/31 to 25/XNUMX/XNUMX it is not possible to visit the underground city and it cannot be replaced by another activity.
Day 5
Cappadocia – Istanbul (by plane)
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport for your connecting flight (included) to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Note: For arrivals at Istanbul Airport (IST), the assistant will meet you outside the terminal, at the exit to Gate 8 (to be reconfirmed at the time of booking). For arrivals at Sabiha Airport (SAW), the assistant will meet you outside the terminal, opposite Column 13, next to Simit Sarayi.
Day 6
Istanbul
Breakfast and departure from the hotel to visit the Egyptian Bazaar. Then, take a boat trip along the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe from Asia. We'll enjoy the magnificent beauty of Istanbul's forests, its palaces, and the yali, wooden mansions built on both banks. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you'll return to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay.
Day 7
Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a full-day tour with lunch, including the ancient Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Emperor William Fountain. We continue to the Blue Mosque with its six minarets, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia (exterior visit). Next, transfer to visit the Grand Bazaar. This covered bazaar was built in 6 and can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, with four thousand shops inside, alleyways, squares, and 1660 entrance gates. End of the tour at the Grand Bazaar. Return to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay.
Day 8
Istanbul – City of origin
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport and end of our services.
Istanbul (Old City Area)
Ramada Old City 4*
Cappadocia
Dinler Urgup / Mostafa Cappadocia 4*
- All transfers according to program.
- Spanish-speaking guide.
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in Istanbul (depending on the category chosen).
- 3-night Cappadocia tour with full board (depending on the category chosen).
- Full-day tour of Istanbul and the Old City with lunch.
- Half-day Bosphorus tour.
- 2 full-day tours in Cappadocia.
- Entrance fees to historical sites during guided tours (except Hagia Sophia).
- Cappadocia/Istanbul plane tickets (Maximum 15kg per checked bag).
- Travel insurance.
- Hotel taxes in Turkey.
- Service fee.
- Drinks at lunch and dinner included in the program.
- Driver and guide tips (voluntary).
- Personal expenses.
- Visas
- Anything not listed in the “price includes” section.
- Istanbul tours begin at the Ramada Old City Hotel. For all other hotels, a bus or car will pick up guests from each hotel and take them to the Ramada Hotel, where they will begin the tour together.
- The order of visits may vary, but all the places to be visited remain the same.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- On certain dates, the Grand Bazaar and Spice Market in Istanbul may be closed.
- Triple room: In most hotels, it is a double room + an extra bed of different sizes and comfort.
- During Ramadan, major tourist attractions will remain open, although hours may change.
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